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. >> the gentleman from california. >> i agree with her completely, mr. speaker. it is very important that we do not let the sequestered to place. i hope and believe she is right that we will not see that happen. i would also like to associate myself with her remarks as it relates to ensuring that we do not go over the fiscal cliff. that is something that is very desired on our part as well. i would also like to respond to one. very quickly before a yield to my good friend from roseville. we would not be adjourned and the congress today and ending our work. i have said in the rules committee, mr. speaker, that we are going to continue with our work. the action that we're going to take as it relates to these two measures, again, the reconciliation package designed to ensure that as my friend from rochester said that we do as the sequestration, which we all know would be devastating. it is a package of $238 billion over a 10-year period of time that is a responsible measure measure that would not be gutting the programs but will begin tackling entitlements reform. >
. >> the gentleman from california. >> i agree with her completely, mr. speaker. it is very important that we do not let the sequestered to place. i hope and believe she is right that we will not see that happen. i would also like to associate myself with her remarks as it relates to ensuring that we do not go over the fiscal cliff. that is something that is very desired on our part as well. i would also like to respond to one. very quickly before a yield to my good friend from...
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it turned out that morsi has a dgredegree from -- >> california state. >> most of the early leadership had degrees from these universities. >> we here in the waste have been trashing the good name of liberalism -- west have been trashing the good name of liberalism. receivedbeen readily and imbibed by students of the middle east coming to american universities and sucking up this stuff and then going back and starting a revolution. iranian revolution comes from ideas gleaned from the 1960's an 1970's on western universities. this is a fundamental problem. until someone says, liberalism is as defined in the liberal papers, that is what liberalism is, then you can start constructing an idea that can compete with islamism, which says, we stand for justice. it
it turned out that morsi has a dgredegree from -- >> california state. >> most of the early leadership had degrees from these universities. >> we here in the waste have been trashing the good name of liberalism -- west have been trashing the good name of liberalism. receivedbeen readily and imbibed by students of the middle east coming to american universities and sucking up this stuff and then going back and starting a revolution. iranian revolution comes from ideas gleaned...
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ammunition is going up in california. gun sales are going up in california. it is like they see this menagerie happening at all this craziness happening and they're scared. this is not just from a rich people's perspective or poor people's perspective. it is everyone i talk to. i talk to an array of people. democrats, republicans. mostly more independent and conservative people are buying guns because they have more to lose. i see the gun sales going up big time. host: who did you vote for in 2012? caller: i held my nose and voted for romney. if youonservative, but ask me if i believe in abortion, i do not think it is anyone's business but the woman and her god. i think republicans are run around too much by the religious right. i think where people could -- should become independence. -- independents. you have got to think common sense in this day and time. you're not -- you cannot keep holding on to your democrat or republican party. host: that is dana in oceanside, california. san antonio, texas, a democrat. caller: i was calling about the income tax. not
ammunition is going up in california. gun sales are going up in california. it is like they see this menagerie happening at all this craziness happening and they're scared. this is not just from a rich people's perspective or poor people's perspective. it is everyone i talk to. i talk to an array of people. democrats, republicans. mostly more independent and conservative people are buying guns because they have more to lose. i see the gun sales going up big time. host: who did you vote for in...
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win california decides what happens, it goes to the rest -- when california decides what happens, it goes to the rest of the nation. assault weapons are too dangerous and they are not the right thing we should do. from northlene carolina, good morning. caller: good morning. i am 64. i went to go get my permits so i could purchase a firearm about a month ago. my friend started a gun making business. i wanted to support him and his family so i purchased one. a woman needs protection when she has nobody around to help. i decided because of my granddaughter that i would get a permit and help her get hers. purchase ouro weapons from my friend who is going to help us decide what to use. i am also disabled and i own a business. i feel more comfortable that i have some way to protect myself because i cannot run. the other thing i wanted to say was that this always seems to be happening with the men. it seems like the government is easing up on taking control of defendople so they can't themselves in case of a crooked government. i know there is a lot to worry about but that is what i worry a
win california decides what happens, it goes to the rest -- when california decides what happens, it goes to the rest of the nation. assault weapons are too dangerous and they are not the right thing we should do. from northlene carolina, good morning. caller: good morning. i am 64. i went to go get my permits so i could purchase a firearm about a month ago. my friend started a gun making business. i wanted to support him and his family so i purchased one. a woman needs protection when she has...
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representative tim murphy of pennsylvania and grace napolitano of california. francisco negron gives his perspective on how school boards are developing and implementing emergency plans. later, we hear from the editor of the atlantic. he will talk about his recent pieces about the rise of manufacturing in the u.s. washington journal, live every morning at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> house speaker john boehner today proposed letting tax rates go up on income above $1 million as a short-term step to avoid some of the fiscal cliff. the white house and democratic leaders rejected his offer. we will hear from speaker boehner next. we will also get reaction from democratic house members and senators and later, a news conference with the brady campaign to prevent gun violence. >> our first experience was to come in a different way than every family up here. after dad was sworn in, we took a picture of the family behind the oval office desk. that night, we did not get to move into the white house because nixon have left so quickly, they left their doctor -- daughte
representative tim murphy of pennsylvania and grace napolitano of california. francisco negron gives his perspective on how school boards are developing and implementing emergency plans. later, we hear from the editor of the atlantic. he will talk about his recent pieces about the rise of manufacturing in the u.s. washington journal, live every morning at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> house speaker john boehner today proposed letting tax rates go up on income above $1 million as a...
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i look forward to the opportunity to go back and pick walnuts back in california. told this story before but it makes the point. when i was young, my father when he first planted that walnut orchard as a group, he would go around and shake each of the branches. my brother and i would be underneath collecting the walnuts. when i got elected to congress, my italian father said you have been well trained to go to washington. because you have been dodging nuts all your life. [laughter] [applause] it was great training. i have had the opportunity to be here at the press club in some of my past jobs as a member of congress and as chief of staff. in those jobs, words were my weapon and by shield. in this job as secretary of defense, i have a hell of a lot more going for me. in democracy, words remain our most powerful weapon in our arsenal. it is for that reason is an honor for me to be here at the national press club. i have long had a deep and abiding respect for the washington press corps. you play an essential role in making our democracy strong. by holding leaders an
i look forward to the opportunity to go back and pick walnuts back in california. told this story before but it makes the point. when i was young, my father when he first planted that walnut orchard as a group, he would go around and shake each of the branches. my brother and i would be underneath collecting the walnuts. when i got elected to congress, my italian father said you have been well trained to go to washington. because you have been dodging nuts all your life. [laughter] [applause]...
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eisa from california. two minutes -- before i do, let me just say, over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by over 150%. over the next decade, is projected to increase over 225%. in an effort to slow the increase, that is called a cut? that is our problem. >> thank you, mr. chairman, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion whole in the difference between our spending and our revenue. we cannot find a way to compromise? the gentleman from maryland said that it did not receive a single democratic vote. this is the most humble and minimal proposal i could imagine. the chairman of the budget committee himself would recognize that we're not getting close to balanced budget by this. this is a down payment. my committee marked up one of the largest portions of these improvements which aligns the federal workforce as ompensation -- workforce's compensation to with the rest of hard-working americans. yet we cannot get a single democratic vote. i say to the democrats, shame on you for not m
eisa from california. two minutes -- before i do, let me just say, over the past decade, medicaid spending increased by over 150%. over the next decade, is projected to increase over 225%. in an effort to slow the increase, that is called a cut? that is our problem. >> thank you, mr. chairman, mr. speaker. shame on this body. we have a $10 trillion whole in the difference between our spending and our revenue. we cannot find a way to compromise? the gentleman from maryland said that it did...
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the gentleman from california. mr. waxman: i'm pleased at this time to yield to the gentleman from vermont, who is going to be joining again the energy and commerce committee to my great delight, three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from vermont is recognized for three minutes. mr. welch: i thank the gentleman from california. i look forward to returning to the committee and working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle as well. i'm very pleased to be here supporting this legislation. energy efficiency makes sense. we have brutal arguments here about climate change, about what's the right fuel source. they are dividing us. but the fact is whether you believe in climate change or not, even under the bill that was passed a session ago, we could have met 1/3 of our climate reduction carbon emissions goals through efficiency. there is an enormous potential in efficiency to make this economy better, to create local jobs, to save people money. this legislation starts down that road. it's very goo
the gentleman from california. mr. waxman: i'm pleased at this time to yield to the gentleman from vermont, who is going to be joining again the energy and commerce committee to my great delight, three minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from vermont is recognized for three minutes. mr. welch: i thank the gentleman from california. i look forward to returning to the committee and working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle as well. i'm very pleased to be here...
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for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? without objection, the gentlelady from california is recognized for one minute. ms. sanchez: mr. speaker, down here in the well you might think that we are not a very friendly bunch towards each other but i want to let people know today that we actually have a lot of friendships here on this floor. and i want to take this time this week before we break for christmas to say good-bye to some of my friends who are leaving from congress, especially from the democratic side. but i have a particularly good friend on the other side. congressman gallegly. and he's had a congressional career here for 25 years, he's been a leader in -- and a fierce defender in animal rights. and with the successful passage of legislation that he recently sponsored, the creation and the sale of videos depicting the torture of animals, is forever illegal. and animals across -- lovers across the country are saying -- thankful for his leadership on that. and we a lot of times disagree on a lot of things politically
for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? without objection, the gentlelady from california is recognized for one minute. ms. sanchez: mr. speaker, down here in the well you might think that we are not a very friendly bunch towards each other but i want to let people know today that we actually have a lot of friendships here on this floor. and i want to take this time this week before we break for christmas to say good-bye to some of my friends who are leaving from...
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in california there are 55 electoral college votes. you could have a bunch of districts that are very states and even after of the redistricting in california -- it does not make any difference. if a presidential candidate wins by one vote, would take all, he gets all 53 congressional districts and two senate seats. host: did you hear any more or less talk this year leading up to the election of changing the electoral college or perhaps doing away with it altogether? guest: there is always discussion, especially among those and academia and media, let's see if we can do away with it. it would take a constitutional amendment. it has not gone anywhere. it got to the floor of the house and senate a couple of times and it is it. the realist are saying let us let the states change it through the national popular vote, interested compaq for proportional representation. i see the future of this as the compact. before the election there was discussion about more stage joining that we could have a popular vote. host: alexandria, virginia, close
in california there are 55 electoral college votes. you could have a bunch of districts that are very states and even after of the redistricting in california -- it does not make any difference. if a presidential candidate wins by one vote, would take all, he gets all 53 congressional districts and two senate seats. host: did you hear any more or less talk this year leading up to the election of changing the electoral college or perhaps doing away with it altogether? guest: there is always...
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dre, compton, california, republican, california. good morning. guest: i think like your record should cause the federal government to step in whether you like it or not. if you're getting in trouble, if you have a record of anger, if you have a record of social vines, i think that's when the -- violence, i think that's when the government should step in. if you're not in jail and you need help and the federal government, if you're going to be walking around as a free citizen on the streets of our country and you have a record of violence or anger or mental problems and no one else seems to help you, then the federal government should i believe that 100% because you'll have a track record of incidents. host: ok. caller: which is what you saw on the tape right there. look at steve winn, a gentleman defamed him and said that he was going to kill this person. steve winn was going to kill this person. now steve francis, please, drugs kill people. host: all right. dre, this is the "washington journal." she writes -- host: carol in minneapolis, minnesot
dre, compton, california, republican, california. good morning. guest: i think like your record should cause the federal government to step in whether you like it or not. if you're getting in trouble, if you have a record of anger, if you have a record of social vines, i think that's when the -- violence, i think that's when the government should step in. if you're not in jail and you need help and the federal government, if you're going to be walking around as a free citizen on the streets of...
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the gentleman from california had it right. everybody on this floor thinks they're jay's best friend. everybody on this floor feels that personal relationship and personal bond yet everyone who has come to this floor tonight has taught me something new about jay that i did not know. when i first got to this chamber, mr. speaker, two years ago, i was a little nervous. it's an intimidating job, to walk out on the house floor for the very first time, and my mentor and friend, former congressman john linder, came to me and he said, rob, if you get worried, if you get into trouble, don't worry, jay will be there. and i think about how in one way or another, over 34 years, how many young, frightened, yet enthusiastic public servants have been comforted with those words, don't worry, if you get into trouble jay pearson will be there. this new incoming freshmen class is going to miss those comforting words and this incoming freshmen class, along with 435 of the rest of us, are going to miss jay pearson. i want to thank dr. pearson, mr.
the gentleman from california had it right. everybody on this floor thinks they're jay's best friend. everybody on this floor feels that personal relationship and personal bond yet everyone who has come to this floor tonight has taught me something new about jay that i did not know. when i first got to this chamber, mr. speaker, two years ago, i was a little nervous. it's an intimidating job, to walk out on the house floor for the very first time, and my mentor and friend, former congressman...
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that were california, mr. waxman. >> thank you, mr. chairman. we had our differences on this committee and with the senate. then we finally reached a compromise. and we settled by agreeing to allow the f.c.c. to utilize guard bands that might have unlicensed and licensed uses to flourish. we understood this to be a good compromise that showed unlicensed and licensed uses do not have to be mutely ex-- mutually exclusive. it is an unlawful giveaway. chairman genachowski, do you think we have to decide between the licensed or unlicensed model? is there an opportunity to create a band plan that includes both? >> no, i don't think we have to make that decision. yes, there is a decision to creates a balanced band plan that maximizes it for the country. >> some expressed concerned about guard bands that are too big or not technically reasonable. how will the f.c.c. determine the appropriate size? >> on the record, based on the engineering and input we get, we made a proposal based on the work that they did which we believe is technically reasonable. >>
that were california, mr. waxman. >> thank you, mr. chairman. we had our differences on this committee and with the senate. then we finally reached a compromise. and we settled by agreeing to allow the f.c.c. to utilize guard bands that might have unlicensed and licensed uses to flourish. we understood this to be a good compromise that showed unlicensed and licensed uses do not have to be mutely ex-- mutually exclusive. it is an unlawful giveaway. chairman genachowski, do you think we...
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the gentleman from california. mr. berman: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you, mr. speaker. i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.res. 134, as amended. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 134, resolution condemning the government of iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from florida, ms. ros-lehtinen, and the gentleman from new york, mr. engel, will each control 20 minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from florida. ms. ros-lehtinen: i thank the speaker, and i ask unanimous
the gentleman from california. mr. berman: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from florida seek recognition? ms. ros-lehtinen: thank you, mr. speaker. i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.res. 134, as amended. the speaker pro...
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host: california senator dianne feinstein at yesterday's news conference near washington, d.c. we're talking about the n.r.a.'s response to the newtown shootings at sandy hook elementary school. the "new york daily news," just 0 minutes after a moment of silence for newtown victims the nut blames everyone and everything except the guns and they say he is the craziest pan on earth. the "new york post" on their front page, gun nut, n.r.a. alone in bizarre rant over new town. they write national rival association executive vice president wayne lapierre went off the deep end in the gun probe's comments. on our line for democrats kevin, you're on the "washington journal." caller: hello. i've been listening to this for a week now and i really believe everybody is missing the point. host: what's the point? caller: it's the same as -- you ever got to stop everybody from going in. every teacher and bus driver and parent has an i.d. if you're not on the visitors list you can't get in. the schools can hire are couple more combleas to monitor the hallways and outside and you have to get th
host: california senator dianne feinstein at yesterday's news conference near washington, d.c. we're talking about the n.r.a.'s response to the newtown shootings at sandy hook elementary school. the "new york daily news," just 0 minutes after a moment of silence for newtown victims the nut blames everyone and everything except the guns and they say he is the craziest pan on earth. the "new york post" on their front page, gun nut, n.r.a. alone in bizarre rant over new town....
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gotten parents why california -- they've gotten. why california and new york? is it because they are such big urban areas? guest: it is a combination of daud and also because of the world trade center bombing. it is a major terrorist target. it was targeted back in 1997 built first world trade center bombing. in california, you have a large population centers. you also have one of the largest and most important ports in the long beach area. there is another program specifically designed to enhance port security. and a lot of that money goes to that port. host:host: $98,000 was spent on an underwater robot in columbus, ohio. is it harder for urban areas outside of metropolitan areas to justify the grants and find ways to use them? are there hurdles in getting money or not? guest: generally speaking, it tends to go to the larger jurisdictions, because as you would imagine, those are the ones at the greatest risk and potential targets for terrorists. most of the money would go to places like new york, chicago, miami, los angeles, dalla
gotten parents why california -- they've gotten. why california and new york? is it because they are such big urban areas? guest: it is a combination of daud and also because of the world trade center bombing. it is a major terrorist target. it was targeted back in 1997 built first world trade center bombing. in california, you have a large population centers. you also have one of the largest and most important ports in the long beach area. there is another program specifically designed to...
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guest: he was in california. he knew it was problematic. there was a staff conference call in the hours afterwards were they acknowledged that it was bad. romney came on the line and knew he had to address it. because of the time difference, it was not until about 11:00 eastern but he did not do a full walked back in their press conference. he said his remarks were not elegantly stated. what we are told is that he was uneasy about pollock -- apologizing because he did not want to be accused of being a flip-flop for. in the first hours after it came out -- a flip-flopper. it was not until he was at univision when he said he wanted the votes of the 100%. is still was not an apology and that never came until the debate in denver. it was an obvious gaffe, but he did not want to take it back because he was dogged by this image of someone who didn't stand. host: do we know how mother jones was able to get that video? guest: the reveals for the first time that the campaign did some in-house investigation. the close as they came was the wait staff
guest: he was in california. he knew it was problematic. there was a staff conference call in the hours afterwards were they acknowledged that it was bad. romney came on the line and knew he had to address it. because of the time difference, it was not until about 11:00 eastern but he did not do a full walked back in their press conference. he said his remarks were not elegantly stated. what we are told is that he was uneasy about pollock -- apologizing because he did not want to be accused of...
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california is bigger than 21 states in the district of columbia put together. mopte, wyoming, north dakota, south dakota, montana. it takes tremendous courage and backbone for people to stand up. that is the test. leaders lead. we don't follow. we don't follow. we
california is bigger than 21 states in the district of columbia put together. mopte, wyoming, north dakota, south dakota, montana. it takes tremendous courage and backbone for people to stand up. that is the test. leaders lead. we don't follow. we don't follow. we
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. >> tom is in lancaster, california. independent line. caller: hello. this issue affects every american citizen, the job at for criminals do an executive order which is not worth the paper is printed on. it affects every american citizen because we have to pay higher taxes on everything. our schools, hospitals, and social security, because they are stealing from it to pay for the legal actions from this president. he cannot do this. it was not talked about during the elections because it was covered up through benghazi. thank you for your time. free america. >> thank you for your call, tom. "the hilt" gave a sense of the atmosphere among house republicans last night as they held a boat. one republican at the conference meeting speak on the condition of anonymity said after been addressed the conference, freshman congressman mike kelly took the microphone and a motion relating to his colleagues, what are you guys doing? how the hell can you do this to the speaker? shouting ensued among members and then later returned to the microphone to calm lawmakers d
. >> tom is in lancaster, california. independent line. caller: hello. this issue affects every american citizen, the job at for criminals do an executive order which is not worth the paper is printed on. it affects every american citizen because we have to pay higher taxes on everything. our schools, hospitals, and social security, because they are stealing from it to pay for the legal actions from this president. he cannot do this. it was not talked about during the elections because it...
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host: that is from monterey, california. this is donna on twitter. thank you for holding on. this is jerry from georgia. caller: i picked mitt romney and then paul. paul predicted all this for years. romney about the smartest man that was willing to do the job to fix all of this. yelling at boehner for not getting the bill put through the other night. you have to remember nancy pelosi and the democrats that voted no voted to go over the fiscal cliff. they have been trying to kill all the bush tax cuts. even mr. obama since 2005 when he was running as a senator. i don't know what your thoughts are about that. i would like to hear about the democrats voted to push us off the fiscal cliff. host: how you pick political heroes? caller: this is a republic and want to see going back to what it was. people are getting knocked off of unemployment in states because their rates went down. we go off this cliff, anybody on extended unemployment will not get a check in january. host: this is gary who chooses ben bernanke. beverly is next from vermont. caller: hello/ ? my choice is the teac
host: that is from monterey, california. this is donna on twitter. thank you for holding on. this is jerry from georgia. caller: i picked mitt romney and then paul. paul predicted all this for years. romney about the smartest man that was willing to do the job to fix all of this. yelling at boehner for not getting the bill put through the other night. you have to remember nancy pelosi and the democrats that voted no voted to go over the fiscal cliff. they have been trying to kill all the bush...
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it takes a lot of courage for a senator from a mountain state with a small state, california is bigger than 21 states in the district of columbia put together. wisconsin, north dakota, south dakota, they aren't so it takes tremendous courage and backbone for people to stand up. that is the test. leaders lead. we don't follow. we've had so much since the beginning of the first mass shooting in 1967 at the bell tower. these events have proliferated along with the killing power of weapons that are on the streets. it is a big problem today. >> i might just add, you know, this debate is only beginning. it has only been a week since this horrific massacre in newtown. the n.r.a. in today in its approach will be irrelevant because it can't be a credible and constructive participant in this debate if it says the only acceptable solution is armed guards in schools. better school security, maybe part of the solution but it also has to include a ban on assault weapons which have that kind of fire power that endangers everyone as well as the other measures that are sensible and common sense. i this
it takes a lot of courage for a senator from a mountain state with a small state, california is bigger than 21 states in the district of columbia put together. wisconsin, north dakota, south dakota, they aren't so it takes tremendous courage and backbone for people to stand up. that is the test. leaders lead. we don't follow. we've had so much since the beginning of the first mass shooting in 1967 at the bell tower. these events have proliferated along with the killing power of weapons that are...